Sales Ledger Administrator

As one of the UK’s largest food producers, ABP relies on the skills and experience of its people -that’s why we offer lifelong careers with secure and full-time hours as well as competitive rates of pay, backed by great training and the opportunity to grow and progress. We want the best people to work for us and we know that a supportive and friendly working environment plays a key role in attracting and retaining employees. We promote the sharing of knowledge and invest strongly in training and development.

ABP Bridge of Allan are currently looking for a Sales Ledger Administrator to come and join our Finance team. Working in a busy office you will be responsible for supporting the Financial Controller with the smooth running of sales, sales ledger and providing holiday cover for other departments within the finance function.

Working Hours are Monday to Friday, working 40 hours per week, generally 8 - 4.30p.m.

Areas of Responsibility include:

Note: responsibility may be added or varied to respond to the demands of the business

Major Activities and Responsibilities:

·        Review orders prior to invoicing and closing orders to allow invoicing

·        Review of Goods Delivered not Invoiced report and take follow up action as necessary

·        Review and raise credit notes

·        Invoicing of hides, and other 5th quarter sales

·        Proforma invoicing where necessary

·        Communicate with planning team to ensure all orders are invoiced correctly

Person Specification:

Knowledge and Experience

·        The ideal candidate will demonstrate a background in accounts

·        Previous experience in a similar role would be beneficial, sales ledger in particular

·        The candidate should have good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate in an excellent manner.

·        Excellent attention to detail is required for this position. 

Additional Responsibilities

·        Provide cover for Accounts Payable and Payroll department

·        Abiding by our human resources policies and procedures as outlined in our Staff Handbook

·        Understanding the need for confidentiality when dealing with both internal and external information

·        Flexibility to work outside of job specification when necessary to assist in overall objectives being achieved

·        Co-operating with any legal steps the Company may take to fulfil its obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAW). (Refer to the Staff Handbook for the full Health and Safety policy)

·        Upholding safe and efficient working policies and practices, undertaking supervision and training and respecting, and progressing equal opportunities

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